Gerwig "daunted" by Minnelli comparisons

Greta Gerwig has revealed that she finds the thought of being compared to Liza Minnelli "daunting".

The Greenberg actress will fill Minnelli's role in the forthcoming remake of Arthur, starring opposite Russell Brand and Helen Mirren.

Gerwig told DS that some of her gay friends have questioned her ability to live up to the standards set by Minnelli.

She said: "All of my gay theatre friends told me that I couldn't possibly be as great as Liza. I told them, 'I'm not trying to be as great as Liza. Nobody could be as great as Liza. I don't think that I am!'

"They're like, 'Good, you're not!' I'm well aware that I will never live up to her but I'm very honored that I get to play the same role she did."